Rollstuhl

wheelchair

noun ROL-shtool Rare

Usage Note

Rollstuhl is a chair fitted with wheels for people unable to walk due to disability or illness. A manueller Rollstuhl is pushed by hand; an Elektrorollstuhl is motorised. German disability law (Behindertenrecht) guarantees wheelchair users access rights to public spaces.

Examples

"Seit dem Unfall ist er auf einen Rollstuhl angewiesen."

Natural Translation

Since the accident he has been dependent on a wheelchair.

Literal Translation

Since the accident is he on a wheelchair dependent.

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